In the current economic climate, some businesses have been forced to realign their strategy to the detriment of their corporate social responsibility objectives. In response, the Social Enterprise Mark Company has launching its first national campaign, 50 in 250, designed to support businesses’ use of certified social enterprises within their supply chains, and in the process dramatically improve the benefit they deliver to communities.
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Graduates are becoming entrepreneurs instead of employees
One in five young people who have recently graduated from University are currently out of work, the highest proportion of 21-24 year olds for 15 years . With limited job options available, the notion of becoming an entrepreneur is becoming increasingly attractive.
Business Link’s new Growth and Improvement Service to help make UK £9 richer
As much as £9 billion pounds could be added to the British economy if SMEs that aspire to grow were able to do so. Key barriers to growth, which need to be overcome, include economic uncertainly, regulation and market demand.
More support for startup entrepreneurs in London unveiled
Business Bootcamp today announces the launch of an Alumni network and a series of exciting business offers and support services for entrepreneurs in London.
Disabled people make better entrepreneurs
Disabled people are “better equipped” to become entrepreneurs and successful business owners than many non disabled people, says Shane Bratby co-founder of DisabledEntrepreneurs, the UK’s leading organisation for disabled people with business brains.
Business tenants seeking ‘Green’ offices as chosen location
An office’s green credentials are increasingly trumping more traditional drivers such as cost and location as companies grow increasingly keen to show off their environmental awareness.
Making the most out of your online profile: The Headshot
With an ever increasing number of people choosing to form business relationships online via sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter it has never been more important to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression with a memorable headshot image.
Pay & benefits worries leaves small businesses missing out on talent
Small businesses may be losing out on the most talented employees due to concerns among jobseekers around pay and benefits, according to a new survey.
Channel 4 & Barclays to give away share of £100,000 for business ideas
Channel 4 Education, in partnership with Barclays, is launching ‘The Stake’ – a competition that provides young people in the UK to use their business and enterprising skills to win a slice of £100,000 prize pot to support community or business ideas that will make a difference.
Uplift in productivity points to brighter 2012 for smaller businesses
Business turnover across five key sectors peaked during the third quarter of 2011 for the first time since the start of the financial crisis four years ago, according to the latest study tracking the performance of 3,500 businesses by Bibby Financial Services.
Cost of ineffective management tops £19billion
Ineffective management could be costing UK businesses over £19billion per year in lost working hours, according to a new survey published today by the Chartered Management Institute.
Government urged to press on with ‘office-to-home’ changes
The British Property Federation has urged ministers to quickly press ahead with planning changes that would make it easier to convert vacant offices in to new homes.
Gaining Inspiration – Question Time for Entrepreneurs at British Library
The British Library have announced a special evening event at the start of Global entrepreneurship Week which will give businesses the opportunity to question some of the most successful and influential people in British business today.
British Library unveils packed programme for Global Entrepreneurship week
Throughout Global Entrepreneurship Week the British Library’s Business & IP Centre will feature an all-star cast of business experts and seasoned entrepreneurs who will be available to offer advice to any aspiring business.
Is ‘The Cloud’ a Boon or Bust for UK Business?
With 1,100 British businesses collapsing every day and banks still not altogether lending, surely the key opportunity for business growth is The Cloud. Does the Cloud really have a silver lining, or could it rain all over the people it professes to help?















